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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,814.50, 1,333,221.75 and 223,966.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,814.50, 1,333,221.75 and 223,966.50 is: 335,949.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,814.50 : 1,333,221.75 = 223,966.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,814.50/1,333,221.75 = 223,966.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,814.50x = 1,333,221.75 × 223,966.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,814.50x = 298,597,009,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,597,009,071.38/888,814.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,949.75

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